Layer is the new table designed by Luca Nichetto for Italian furniture company Gallotti & Radice, who will introduce it at the next Salone del Mobile in Milan. At the centre of the clever design is a simple stacking technique of single building blocks of curved wood. The layers of wooden ring recall the shape of the palm trunk and work as support to the glass tabletop. This simple stacking principle allows to obtain tables of different heights without changing the basic design.
The Italian designers shined again on the red carpet in Los Angeles last night for the most important event in show business. One of the evening’s youngest nominees Carey Mulligan looked young and stylish in her strapless Prada gown. Elizabeth Banks was radiant in Versace and Mariah Carey stood out in her Valentino number. Demi Moore pulled off one of the hardest colours to wear on the red carpet; she looked stunning in her Atelier Versace strapless silk organza dress.
The Spring-Summer collection of Philosophy by Alberta Ferretti is all about flowing fabrics, light pastels and sumptuous lips. Lips are the recurring theme all the way through the collection, big or small, bright red, blue or peach you find them printed on the fabric upside down, stand alone or in groups.The light flowing dresses and short skirts are carefree and smart at the same time and suit well the confident and romantic woman.
The Libre bookshelves designed by Massimo Mariani for Targa Italia literally live up to their name. Libre, which in French means “free”, is a bookshelf system that gives complete freedom in the layout, size and positioning of the cubes. This shelving system is made up of as many cubes as your space or imagination dictates. Not only you can have as many or as few as you want, but you decide the layout. Vertical, horizontal, freestanding or wall mounted, the options are endless. read more…
Platform is the word in women sandals for the coming season. Smart sandals for evening wear, casual and funky for daytime glamour and princess like for every occasion platforms are here to stay. We have seen them on the catwalk on top models’ confident feet and I am sure we’ll see them everywhere this summer. We have picked three models by Fendi: the Cinderella model with a see-through platform and heel enriched by floating fabric straps, the white leather on wooden platform and heel look funky and stable to walk in and the black zip up leather sandals will sure look the part with a sexy evening number this summer even though they appear to be the least comfortable of the three.
Surprise your special someone with a beautiful piece of handmade jewellery this Valentine. Antica Murrina jewellery designed by Paolo Voltolina and the young fashion designer Veronica Giantin is entirely handmade and decorated in the traditional manner of expert glassmakers in a way that is sure to put a smile on the face of whoever is on the receiving end.
Antica Murrina is the only company in the world producing exquisite pieces of fashion jewellery with fine Venetian glass combined with other materials. They launch two main collections, Autumn/Winter and Spring/Summer, and two flash collections for a total of four every year. The most popular pieces are included in the evergreen collection which is always available in the shops together with all new season’s collections.
We have picked the Delhi necklace from the Evergreen collection featuring metal medals and wavy discs hanging on a chain of Murano glass rings and laces in the same colour with matching bracelet and earring in the same style.
From the 2009/2010 collection we like the Brooklyn collection including a beautiful choker with innovative links that merge together to create a piece for the dynamic woman with matching bracelet, earring and glass ring.
Make an impression on your Valentine this year with a fabulous watch from the Armani collection. The selection of watches is outstanding with a great range of stainless steel, brushed steel or leather strap. They are modern pieces with a classic twist she’ll wear like jewellery. Not only Emporio Armani watches look good, they are first class working watches that will remain functional and stylish for many years to come.
The best dressed stars on the red carpet at the Golden Globes were all wearing Italian designers’ gowns. Jennifer Aniston was sexy and classy in her black Valentino dress featuring a startling thigh-high slit. Penelope Cruz looked as elegant as ever in her Giorgio Armani black gown embellished with horizontal ribbon striping and 69 carats of Chopard diamonds. Emily Blunt wore a pretty pink chiffon dress by Dolce & Gabbana and Heidi Klum was glamorous in her off-the-shoulder Roberto Cavalli gown with chiffon train. Finally Drew Barrymore, Best Actress winner for her performance in “Grey Gardens” was stunning in her beaded Versace number.
Since their launch in the 1970s’ Moon Boots by Tecnica have become the iconic footwear in the snow. Not only they are made of super lightweight materials, but they are water resistant and very warm; all important qualities in a snow boot. Light and warm, they are extremely fashionable to make you look cool even in extreme weather conditions!
A leading name in skiwear, Colmar has been producing high quality gear for winter sports for over 80 years. The company continues to design high performance products with the latest trends in technical advancement thanks to the continual investment in the research of materials. The 2009/2010 winter collection offers a colourful range of practical, comfortable, highly technical and fashionable skiwear for men, women and kids. read more…
